IN THE LAB
Why Aussies Are Seeing Fewer Backyard Birds
As urbanization continues to change our landscapes, an Australian research team finds that “common” backyard birds are no longer as common—an issue not just for birds, but for humans, too.
All Seeing Artificial Eyes
360-degree vision is now possible with a novel artificial vision system inspired by fiddler crab’s eyes, reports researchers from South Korea and the United States.
Feathers May Have Helped Dinosaurs Beat Cold
Traditionally understood as warm-loving animals, dinosaurs lived and thrived in the arctic, suggest a study by Chinese and American researchers.
Trusting At Face Value
Researchers from Japan discover that greater levels of facial similarities in individuals of the same sex can increase perceived trustworthiness.
Filtering Poisons With Seeds
Waste from vegetable oil manufacturing could cheaply and effectively remove toxic heavy metals from contaminated water, find a Singaporean-Swiss research team.
Kangaroo Dads
Fathers can establish a closer bond with their infant child through skin-to-skin contact or Kangaroo care, reports researchers from Australia and the United Kingdom.
Visionary Insight Into Dementia
Sight impairment could increase one’s risk of developing dementia, finds a research team from China and the United States.
Roads And Railways: Death Traps For Tigers
Expanding transportation network through Chitwan National Park in Nepal could reduce tiger numbers, reveals a study.
Shallow Waters, Deep Troubles
Researchers have found that shallow lakes may not only be more sensitive to human-caused nutrient pollution, but harder to restore compared to their deeper cousins.
